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Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf motel in Whakarewarewa

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A room with a large window offering a view of a golf course, a mountain, and a building with a sign that reads "MOTEL LOOK".
Flat-screen TV
A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two bedside lamps, and a series of pillows.
Front of property
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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3 Meade Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Studio

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a door, a small table with a magazine, a couch, and a wall-mounted drying rack.

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A staircase with wooden railings and a white door at the bottom.

Two Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, two bedside lamps, and a series of pillows.

Family Two Bedroom Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Rotorua

Whakarewarewa stay.With a stay at this Whakarewarewa motel, you'll be steps from Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Also, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is within half a mile (1 km) and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jp’s On Jervis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5-star golf motel in Whakarewarewa
Pohutu Lodge Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pohutu Lodge Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rotorua motel.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pohutu Lodge Motel offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.7 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Pohutu Lodge
Pohutu Lodge Rotorua
Pohutu Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel
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Pohutu Lodge Motel Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pohutu Lodge Motel to the airport?

Pohutu Lodge Motel is 5.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pohutu Lodge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pohutu Lodge Motel.

Does Pohutu Lodge Motel offer free breakfast?

Pohutu Lodge Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Pohutu Lodge Motel have a pool?

Pohutu Lodge Motel does not have a pool.

Does Pohutu Lodge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Pohutu Lodge Motel to downtown Rotorua?

Pohutu Lodge Motel is 1.6 mi away from Rotorua.

Pohutu Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 213 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy parking, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

baber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, a bit dated but very nice and clean. Location was great for the places we wanted to visit (geo-thermal, redwoods). The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Check in went well. The rooms were clean and the space was spacious. Also, the staff were pleasant and friendly. This motel is in a convenient location and right next to Pōhutu Gyser, which was a real treat. You could observe the gyser from the backyard which overlooks the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it so much just wish they had aircon.Especially when you're sleeping on the top loft
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeevnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room. The fixtures are a bit dated but it was a great experience over all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a bit dated but roomy, clean and tidy. Passing heavy traffic caused the bed to shake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was clean. Pillows comfortable. Rooms tidy. Check-in was easy and quick. Otherwise an old, tired facility. The pictures of a golf course etc. are close by, but not the views of an abandoned lot we saw. Parking is tight, but off the street. "Spa" refers to an old, worn jetted tub. The ensuite toilet in the main bedroom upstairs is so small it's hard to get in and close the door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to Whakarewarewa forest which is why I booked it. Cheap but dated. Property was as I had expected for the price so can't complain about that. Only main issue was that there is a lot of vibrations/noise that goes throughout the room literally every 30 secs 24hrs. Thought they were earthquakes at first but later found out that it was a pipe that ran under property and everytime a truck drove over it the place shook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEAN CHRISTOPHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Idéalement situé à côté de Te Puia (à qqs minutes de marche). Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolanthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wenn man mit dem Auto unterwegs ist, ist es die beste Unterkunft, man ist schnell in der Innenstadt mit reichlich kostenlosen Parkplätzen, aber auch schnell zu allen Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Gegend! Einen Gaysier sieht man direkt vom Garten aus
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking squashed in. No hot water on srrival terrible tv
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HB

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Family of 5, Stayed 1 night unit 4, 2 bedrooms and sofa bed in lounge. Polite staff. Dated kitchenette and bathroom - constant leak from bath that manager not able to resolve. Location was fine for what we needed. Think $290/night could have got better facility and value elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jin Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for holiday!

Reasonable price, clean and tidy. We had a good time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Cosy. Good size for family of 4. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is basic but all you need. A well equipped kitchen and plenty of room-two bwdrooms with a decent sized lounge. Well located and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Boss

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You had 2 portable heaters no heat pump. Power kept teipping out when yiu ran bohj heaters you had to go down stairs to wash in the cold damp bathroom. Your room key accesses another room so your property wasn't safe. The bath leaked tge water out as the plug provided was the wrong one. Cleanliness was lacking sink was marked not seen bleaching for quite sometime and carpet needed a vacuuming.. You had to park in your allocated space even though the csr psrk was to small for larger cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are always flaws but it’s people who make everything right. Staff was really good. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Staff was so friendly. facilities where go for what we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was worth the cost and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pohutu Lodge Rotorua

The service at the front desk was good and the staff were very friendly. The bedroom itself was okay but the bathroom and toilet was stained and dirty. Unfortunately because of that I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK value for money but not outstanding

The motel room was large and the bed fine. The upstairs room was large but the steps to get included a narrow landing. The car parking was very tight. If there had been a couple of twin cabs we would have been in trouble. The room was not air conditioned and quite hot on the February night we stayed there.Overall the motel is a bit tired but ok value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good sized rooms, nice and clean. Staff were very good and helpful. Bathroom needs some renovating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
La chambre de bain est désuète, surtout la douche!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An older property. More of a 2 star place. Needs A/C, or at least fly screens on windows. Upstairs extremely hot & stuffy on hot nights. Got sick from having the fan on at night. Location next door to geyser is good, though smell can be intense initially (you get used to it). Parking is awkward. Communal laundry. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020